Axel's THF Melee Cleric Build

[C-Dog]

Gear tetris is a pain. I'd recommend theorizing gearsets in excel using the DDOwiki, figure out the most optimal combination you can and then start farming.

The crafting planner from this "tools" mix is pretty handy; won't be up-to-date re all the latest named items, but you can lock those in by hand and see what else can fit via Cannith Crafting/etc.

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[Montegue]

Axel - how do you feel about splashing Feydark Illusionist for CHA to hit/damage and Color Spray for CC?

[axel15810]

Axel - how do you feel about splashing Feydark Illusionist for CHA to hit/damage and Color Spray for CC?

Looks cool, but I haven't put much thought into it though or tried it.

[unbongwah]

Lama preview of Radiant Servant revamp: most (all?) of the 2-AP costs are being reduced to 1 AP, two new SLAs (CMW and Raise Dead), and a shiny new ability ("Radiance: All allies in the dungeon (regardless of distance) gain the effects of the Greater Restoration spell, and purges Paralysis, Stun, and Knockdown/Trip").

[axel15810]

Lama preview of Radiant Servant revamp: most (all?) of the 2-AP costs are being reduced to 1 AP, two new SLAs (CMW and Raise Dead), and a shiny new ability ("Radiance: All allies in the dungeon (regardless of distance) gain the effects of the Greater Restoration spell, and purges Paralysis, Stun, and Knockdown/Trip").

Very interesting. I'll be doing a youtube video talking about it for sure. I'm perplexed by some of the choices by the devs here (tier 5 raise dead SLA? what the f? why?) but overall lots to like, the AP reduction is much welcome and the new Radiance ability has me very enthused. A very significant and welcome buff for this build for sure.

[unbongwah]

tier 5 raise dead SLA? what the f? why?

They say it's to give parity with Beacon of Hope's SLA. But BoH also gets Heal SLA, which I'm guessing gets spammed a lot more often than Raise Dead. At least if the healer is doing their job properly.

[user110000]

Hi, love the build thanks, got half the items so far and just pulled Tremor, yay! Do you have a recommendation for filigree sets? I didnt see it mentioned. Just stripping the filigrees and jewel off my Morninglords maul. I have 5 enlightened step filigrees in it at the moment, going to look what sets i have now as ive got some more filigrees in the last few weeks.

Thanks

[axel15810]

Hi, love the build thanks, got half the items so far and just pulled Tremor, yay! Do you have a recommendation for filigree sets? I didnt see it mentioned. Just stripping the filigrees and jewel off my Morninglords maul. I have 5 enlightened step filigrees in it at the moment, going to look what sets i have now as ive got some more filigrees in the last few weeks.

Thanks

Just FYI, update 50 is a major meta changer. I haven't done any gear tetris yet but I'm expecting that I'll have to do a complete gearset overhaul. Other than the Tremor, which I assume is still the best maul.

I had been using the prowess set as far as filigrees go. Haven't looked too much into the new filigree stuff yet either so dunno if that'll change.

[Maxxcore]

Is this build still solid and viable? Is there any update on where to look for gear if so? I saw youtube video about the pass on ED, but would love to know if this one is reasonable before I jump in! Thanks

[C-Dog]

Is this build still solid and viable?

Yes

Is there any update on where to look for gear if so?

Well...

Just FYI, update 50 is a major meta changer. I haven't done any gear tetris yet but I'm expecting that I'll have to do a complete gearset overhaul...

...so... U 50 et al. (Don't overlook changes to access previously ultra-rare named items)

[axel15810]

Is this build still solid and viable? Is there any update on where to look for gear if so? I saw youtube video about the pass on ED, but would love to know if this one is reasonable before I jump in! Thanks

Yeah, for sure. I've changed what I'm running some though including ED choices and feats. I want to update at some point after Isle of Dread and the level cap increase which will change endgame gear setup and maybe build/feats a bit. Or stop by my twitch channel when I'm streaming (twitch.tv/axelalexk) if you catch me live and I'll answer whatever questions you have. I haven't done the best job of keeping the thread up to date.

Also, I delayed overhauling the endgame gearset until after Isle of Dread, as I was on the Epic Reincarnation loop plus I knew I'd just have to redo it anyway when the level cap increase hit. And Saltmarsh in U50 and subsequent updates didn't change much anyway. Feywild/Sharn gearsets have been king for a while. Tremor is still best maul. I imagine all this will finally change with Isle of Dread though.

[Whitering]

If you aren't sure about this build I give it my heartiest recommendation. I used my LR20 on my main toon way back when to swap to it. I had hated my previous build so much I stopped playing the game for years, came back, saw this one and gave it a go. Soon enough I had 3 epic past lives all my first life toon, then I tred into a Tree build, but those are gone now. You will be loved on raids by tanks and other melee for sure.

[Rhunah]

Hi,
do you have an update about epic destinies?

[axel15810]

Hi,
do you have an update about epic destinies?

They have changed, yes. And there's a lot to update - not just EDs. Unfortunately my PC died a few weeks ago and haven't yet gotten a replacement so can't update yet. I'll rehaul the OP and do a new video as soon as I can. Don't know yet when that will be.

[Rexthor007]

Interesting advice I did not ever use falcon tree I will test out a build my favorite builds have always been 19th cleric with 1 level fighter human.

[axel15810]

The original post has been updated to what I'm running as of Update 57. Except for an updated endgame gearset, that's not ready yet. I added a new video with my up to date thoughts to the original post as well.

[DareDelvis]

Thanks for the update and the years of work that you put into the build and updates.
Not running it atm, but you thoughts on the epic destinies helped me with an alt with which I decide to mess around.
Cheers

[axel15810]

Thanks for the update and the years of work that you put into the build and updates.
Not running it atm, but you thoughts on the epic destinies helped me with an alt with which I decide to mess around.
Cheers

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[Whitering]

This is the build that kept me from quitting the game a long time ago, and I still use it on alts because it is so sturdy. I am super happy that Axel continues to be involved with the game and keeps updating this classic build. Thank you.

[Agr33n3]

After seeing Axel crush some R10s in a group, I thought I'd give my take on the THF melee gear set.

Notes: gear set is somewhat incomplete for augments, and is not 100% optimized. It also requires a fair bit of IoD crafting.

Pros: 118 Falconry DCs, about 2.5k hp, 240 PRR, -130% melee threat, around 300 melee power, 600 positive spellpower, 86% fort bypass before 50% from falconry.

Cons: around 100 MRR, 3 imbue dice, no Crown of Summer, and probably tons more...


Here we go:

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Armor · · · · Legendary Enforcer's Plate· ·Drops in: Quest: The Wraithcallers
· · · · · · · +15 Enhancement Bonus
· · · · · · · Fortification +142%
· · · · · · · Physical Sheltering +33
· · · · · · · Healing Amplification +53
· · · · · · · False Life +50
· · · · · · · Green: +12 Sapphire of Dodge
· · · · · · · Legendary Part of the Family
Belt· · · · · Legendary Direbear Belt · Drops in: U48 Quest: Quid Pro Quo
· · · · · · · Insightful Sheltering +17
· · · · · · · Rough Hide +5
· · · · · · · Natural Armor Bonus +13
· · · · · · · Roar
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Eminence of Winter
Boots · · · · Legendary Deepsnow Boots· ·Drops in: U48 Quest: A Frosty Reception
· · · · · · · Insightful Constitution +6
· · · · · · · Quality Constitution +3
· · · · · · · Freedom of Movement
· · · · · · · Fortitude Save +10
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Eminence of Winter
Bracers · · · Legendary Cold Iron Bracers · Drops in: U48 Quest: Immortality Lessons
· · · · · · · Ghostly
· · · · · · · Protection +10
· · · · · · · Vitality +44
· · · · · · · Quality False Life +12
· · · · · · · Green: +2 Festive Constitution
· · · · · · · Eminence of Winter
Cloak · · · · Legendary Cloak of Winter · Drops in: U48 Quest: Comabtting Corruption
· · · · · · · Cold Absorption +34%
· · · · · · · False Life +50
· · · · · · · Legendary Ice Barrier
· · · · · · · Lifesealed 34%
· · · · · · · Green: +10 Topaz of Melee Power
· · · · · · · Eminence of Winter
Gloves· · · · Legendary Hammerfist· ·Drops in: Quest: Blown Deadline
· · · · · · · Insightful Doublestrike +6%
· · · · · · · Cannith Combat Infusion
· · · · · · · Seeker +13
· · · · · · · Insightful Deadly +4
· · · · · · · Blue: +10 Sapphire of Resistance
· · · · · · · Legendary Part of the Family
Goggles · · · Legendary Collective Sight· ·Drops in: Quest: Blown Deadline
· · · · · · · Quality Resistance +2
· · · · · · · Temperance of Belief
· · · · · · · Nearly Finished (SDCIWC): +13 Constitution
· · · · · · · Nearly Finished (Ins SDCIWC): +6 Insightful Wisdom
· · · · · · · Blue: +2 Festive Wisdom
Helmet· · · · Dinosaur Bone Helmet· ·Drops in: The Isle of Dread, any chest
· · · · · · · IoD: Accessory: Scale Slot: Scale: Positive Spell Crit Damage
· · · · · · · IoD: Accessory: Fang Slot: Fang: Positive Spell Crit Damage
· · · · · · · IoD: Accessory: Claw Slot: Claw: Physical Resistance Rating
· · · · · · · IoD: Accessory: Horn Slot: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · IoD: Set Bonus Slot: The Legendary Dread Isle's Curse
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Yellow: Empty augment slot
Necklace· · · Legendary Family Recruit Sigil· ·Drops in: Quest: House of Pain
· · · · · · · True Seeing
· · · · · · · Armor-Piercing +20
· · · · · · · Deadly +10
· · · · · · · Relentless Fury
· · · · · · · Yellow: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Legendary Part of the Family
Ring1 · · · · Legendary Signet Ring of the Sky· ·Drops in: Quest: The Curse and the Captive Crustacean
· · · · · · · Devotion +149
· · · · · · · Radiance +149
· · · · · · · Nulification +149
· · · · · · · IoD: Accessory: Claw Slot: Claw: Assassinate
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · The Legendary Dread Isle's Curse
Ring2 · · · · Dinosaur Bone Ring· ·Drops in: The Isle of Dread, any legendary chest; or Dread saga legendary end reward
· · · · · · · IoD: Accessory: Artifact Scale Slot: Scale: +15 Wisdom
· · · · · · · IoD: Accessory: Fang Slot: Fang: Seeker +14
· · · · · · · IoD: Accessory: Claw Slot: Claw: Magical Resistance Rating
· · · · · · · IoD: Accessory: Horn Slot: Horn: Relentless Fury
· · · · · · · Blue: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Yellow: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · The Legendary Dread Isle's Curse
· · · · · · · Filigree 1: Prowess: Melee Power
· · · · · · · Filigree 2: Treachery: Threat Reduction
· · · · · · · Filigree 3: Celerity/Vigilance: +2 Wisdom
· · · · · · · Filigree 4: Sanctified Fervor: Melee Power
Trinket · · · Legendary Red Raptor Feather· ·Drops in: Quest: Captive of the Hidden God
· · · · · · · Insightful Deception +5
· · · · · · · Quality Assassinate +3
· · · · · · · Lesser Displacement
· · · · · · · IoD: Accessory: Fang Slot: Fang: Deception +11
· · · · · · · Green: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Colorless: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · The Legendary Dread Isle's Curse
Weapon1 · · · Attuned Bone Maul · Drops in: Skeletons in the Closet
· · · · · · · Damage and Type 5[1d10+3] + 15 Bludgeon, Magic
· · · · · · · Critical Threat Range 20 x3
· · · · · · · +15 Enhancement Bonus
· · · · · · · IoD: Weapon: Scale Slot: MeltScale
· · · · · · · IoD: Weapon: Fang Slot: Brightfang
· · · · · · · IoD: Weapon: Claw Slot: Meltclaw: Wisdom
· · · · · · · IoD: Weapon: Horn Slot: Melthorn
· · · · · · · Orange: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · Purple: Empty augment slot
· · · · · · · The Legendary Dread Isle's Curse
· · · · · · · Sentient Weapon Personality: Sentient Jewel of Blackrazor
· · · · · · · Filigree 1: Prowess: Melee Power
· · · · · · · Filigree 2: Prowess: MRR
· · · · · · · Filigree 3: Prowess: PRR
· · · · · · · Filigree 4: Prowess: Attack and Damage
· · · · · · · Filigree 5: Treachery: Melee Power
· · · · · · · Filigree 6: Celerity/Vigilance: +2 Wisdom
· · · · · · · Filigree 7: Treachery: Critical Attack and Damage
· · · · · · · Filigree 8: Treachery: Threat Reduction
· · · · · · · Filigree 9: Sanctified Fervor: Wisdom